- 1). Snip the leaves off the stems for all the lily buds. Gather the bud stems into small groups of two or three.
- 2). Bind together each small group of lily buds, using a rubber band. Slip the rubber band halfway up the stems. Make the band tighter, if necessary, by looping it around again.
- 3). Snip off 4-inch sections of twine, one for each flower bundle. Wrap the twine around the bottom of the stems, about 2-inches from the end. Tie a knot in the twine at the stems, leaving the overhanging pieces of twine about equal in length.
- 4). Use the overhanging twine to tie each bundle to the bottom of a coat hanger. Note that the stems should all be hanging upside down. Knot the twine well to keep it secure.
- 5). Place the hanger in a warm, dry place such as a pantry or attic. Allow the buds to dry for one to two weeks. Use as desired.